Remote Airline Customer Relations Specialist

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About Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines has spent more than 50 years doing things differently — no change fees, no hidden bag charges, and a commitment to customer service that has earned us a loyal following unlike any other airline. We hire for heart and train for skills, because we believe the right people make all the difference. Our remote Customer Relations team embodies the Southwest Spirit every day, turning challenging customer situations into opportunities to show what genuine hospitality looks like at 35,000 feet and on the ground.

The Opportunity

As a Remote Airline Customer Relations Specialist, you will handle post-travel customer feedback, service recovery cases, and goodwill correspondence on behalf of Southwest Airlines. You will investigate travel disruptions, evaluate compensation requests, and write thoughtful, personalized responses that reflect Southwest's values and resolve customer concerns in a way that preserves loyalty and trust.

Your Responsibilities

  • Review and respond to written customer feedback, complaints, and compliments received via email, web form, and social channels
  • Investigate flight delay, cancellation, lost baggage, and service failure cases to determine appropriate resolution and compensation
  • Issue travel credits, Rapid Rewards points adjustments, and refunds in accordance with Southwest's customer relations policies
  • Coordinate with operations, inflight, and airport teams to gather incident details needed for accurate case resolution
  • Meet case volume and response time targets while maintaining Southwest's high standard for correspondence quality
  • Track and categorize case types to surface recurring service failure trends for operational improvement
  • Maintain accurate case records in Southwest's customer relations management system

What We're Looking For

  • 2+ years of customer relations, complaint resolution, or correspondence management experience
  • Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to craft warm, empathetic, and brand-consistent responses
  • Good judgment in evaluating customer situations and making compensation decisions within defined parameters
  • Familiarity with airline operations and travel industry terminology is preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, business, hospitality, or a related field preferred

Southwest Perks

  • Competitive pay with Southwest's profit-sharing program — one of the most generous in the airline industry
  • Free unlimited standby travel on Southwest flights for you and eligible family members
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexible coverage options
  • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to the IRS limit
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, and a work culture grounded in fun, heart, and genuine teamwork
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